It's before early, but...
* If we assume the Pac-12 champion is not undefeated …
* And if we assume Alabama wins the SEC with fewer than two losses …
* And if we assume Florida State/Clemson wins the ACC with fewer than two losses …
* And if we assume Michigan State/Ohio State wins the Big Ten with fewer than two losses …
Then the Pac-12 champion could very well be competing with the Big 12 champion for the final playoff berth.
(Notre Dame and/or Houston might be involved, as well, but that’s for another time.)
Story. Seems a little far-fetched at this point that any P12 or B12 team other than Furd or Oklahomo could make a playoff game competitive.